Senior Economist - GG

United States of America, Washington, Washington DCSector:Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International CooperationRole:OtherDate of last update:2025-02-13(Expiry date:2025-02-28 )With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.About the World Bank GroupEstablished in 1944, the WBG is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.IEG's RoleThe Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is responsible for the assessment of the relevance, efficacy, and efficiency of World Bank Group operational policies, programs and activities, and their contribution to development effectiveness. IEG's evaluations aim to enhance accountability and learning to inform the formulation of new directions, policies and procedures, country and sector strategies, and programs for the World Bank Group's work.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Economist will contribute directly to IEG evaluations. This work will include country level, thematic, sectoral and corporate evaluations. The successful candidate will oversee the validation of Implementation Completion Reports (from Economic Policy, Governance and Poverty and Equity Global Practices). They will also lead or participate in Country Program Evaluations and thematic evaluations on topics falling under the Prosperity Practice Group. (S)he will also be called upon to contribute to IEG corporate level tasks as needed, including reviewing and commenting on other evaluation work.Selection CriteriaThe successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation and personal attributes:Macroeconomic Knowledge and Analytical Skills• A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in macroeconomics, macroeconomic policy making, or related fields (economics / economic policy, poverty and equity, governance, finance, and jobs).• Demonstrates command of macroeconomics, growth, trade, and fiscal and debt policy to inform evaluations and validations of WBG activities and products; ability to translate technical analyses into concrete and operationally relevant policy recommendations and lessons.• Possesses hands-on cross-country experience and knowledge of economic and public policy making in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies.• Has direct experience working on development policy operations (DPOs) and major World Bank diagnostics and knowledge products. (Operational experience with budget support operations is required).• Demonstrates ability to support findings/policy recommendations with credible analysis and tools.• Demonstrated analytical skills as leader of research or major sector work, which could include publications in international journals.• Experience in designing, conducting and leading evaluations would be an advantage.• Excellent writing skills: ability to convey complex concepts through well-structured, simple, convincing messages.• Ability and willingness to travel to developing countries.• Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.Note:If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular or Open-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Important Application Information:Please submit your applicationonlyvia the official website of the hiring organization or by using the"Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site . 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Created: 2025-02-18